Hands in 4 Youth Camp Vacamas
Overview
Brightest Star Musical Theater Camps offer immersive, week-long performing arts experiences for students in grades 6–12. Held in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, the camp provides daily instruction in voice, acting, and dance, culminating in a full Broadway-style production. With a low staff-to-camper ratio and accommodations just one block from the beach, campers enjoy a blend of intensive training and coastal relaxation.
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Specialty camp focus: Musical Theatre
Unique Features
- Daily classes in voice, acting, and dance, designed to fully educate campers in the musical theater genre.
- Camp culminates in a full Broadway title show, showcasing campers' talents.
- Lodging in beautiful adjacent beach cottages, one block from the beach with lifeguards on duty.
- 16 home-cooked meals and BBQs throughout the week.
- Activities include walks to mini golf, arcade, and amusement park, enhancing the camp experience.
Activities
Dates & Rates
2026 Season:
- Camp Season July 27 - August 01
- Session Lengths 1 week or less
- Cost $1,999 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
- Financial assistance: No
- Special discounts: Available
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Dorm Or Hotel
- Not open air
- Electricity/lights
- Air conditioning
- No separate bathhouse
- Showers attached
- Toilets attached
Health
- Staff not certified in First Aid /CPR
- No doctor onsite
- No nurse onsite
- No 24/7 medical staff
- No onsite health center
Dietary Needs
- No food allergy options
- No gluten free option
- No kosher
- Not peanut free
- Not tree nut-free
- No vegan option
- No vegetarian option
International Campers
- Does not enroll non-US campers
Welcome Message
Elizabeth Vecchio
Elizabeth Vecchio has been an arts educator for many years, teaching in public and private schools. Having been a music fellow at Northwestern University and a Fulbright recipient, she has directed hundreds of dramatic and musical productions throughout the Tri-State area. Favorite musicals have included: Les Miserables, Pirates of Penzance, Gypsy, The Music Man, Godspell, and Cabaret. Beth has also directed choirs, presented public speaking seminars, and created curriculum for various organizations. A mother of four and a grandmother of three, Ms. Vecchio lists raising her children, teaching music and theatre, serving the community, and growing up in a fabulous family as the best parts of her life. She believes all children should experience the arts.
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